cancer screening Archives

Colorectal Cancer: Risks and Awareness

March 14, 2022

Content provided by Alora Terry, MS, CGC, at TCSC March is colorectal cancer awareness month. With 1 in 23 to 25 Americans (approximately 4%) developing colorectal cancer at some point […]

Genetic Counseling vs. 23andMe: What’s the difference?

December 29, 2021

Before you order that at-home genetic testing kit… Content authored by: Ann Faulkner, Licensed Genetic Counselor, Thompson Cancer Survival Center Genetic testing is more accessible than ever with the advent […]

Myth-busting: Your Diet and Cancer

December 20, 2021

This content authored by Amanda Mondini, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian Is that true? When people in or even outside of our inner circle hear that we or someone we care […]

The Nutrition Facts Label: Breaking it down

October 1, 2021

Content authored by Chelsea Johnson, MS, RD, LDN The Nutrition Facts label acts as a guide, helping you navigate food choices for your overall health. These labels can be found […]

Prostate Cancer: Worried it may be hereditary?

August 4, 2021

Almost 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in his life. But what does it mean for cancer to be hereditary? Content authored […]

Genetic Counseling versus Genetic Testing

June 23, 2021

Genetic Testing versus Genetic Counseling: What’s the Difference? This content was written by Alora Terry, LGC, at Thompson Cancer Survival Center In the past decade, the information available about genetic […]

Do Not Delay Annual Screening Mammograms

March 25, 2021

Simply put, routine cancer screenings check your body for signs of cancer before you may have any physical symptoms. Routine screening mammograms are extremely effective at diagnosing breast cancer sooner. […]

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